June

American  

[joon] / dʒun /

noun

1. the sixth month of the year, containing 30 days. Jun.

2. a female given name.

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June British  

/ dʒuːn /

noun

1. the sixth month of the year, consisting of 30 days

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Usage

What is June? June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 30 days and is between May and July.In the Northern Hemisphere, summer begins during June, while in the Southern Hemisphere, winter begins.A solstice happens in June, often marked on June 21, although the actual day may be June 20, 21, or 22. A solstice is when the sun is the farthest from the Earth’s celestial equator. The Northern Hemisphere experiences its summer solstice, with the sun reaching the northernmost point on the celestial sphere. Naturally, the Southern Hemisphere experiences its winter solstice.In the United States, June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States in the 1860s. June 19 is the anniversary of the day Union Army general Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves free in the state of Texas. (You can learn more about this holiday in our article on Juneteenth.)Example: After I get out of classes in June, I am ready for the long days of summer!

Etymology

Origin of June

before 1050; Middle English jun ( e ), Old English iunius < Latin ( mēnsis ) Jūnius, after the name of a gens; replacing Middle English juyng < Old French juin ( g ) < Latin, as above

Example Sentences

By June, when Kosslyn wrote to update him about a new job, Epstein replied that “unfortunately jail starts monday.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Since June, when immigration enforcement escalated in Los Angeles, he has attempted to conduct several oversight visits there but was denied access.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday marked the worst day for bitcoin since June 2022, Dow Jones Market Data showed.

From MarketWatch

Remember, there were talks that we were going to talk to the Iranians before he struck their nuclear facility back in June of last year too.

From The Wall Street Journal

The system will no longer be available at retail stores as of June 6, although the service will continue to be used at clinics.

From The Wall Street Journal